Return...? [2]

He looked around curiously, still unable to spread his awareness.

The terrain was relatively barren and the rock was greyish-black, which held similarities to Al'Katra, but he was certain he was no longer in the Nox stronghold.

Because there were signs of vitality all around.

It wasn't clear, as there wasn't any fauna, but he could feel it intuitively in the earth.

This area was just extremely rocky. There were several mountains and large hills in the distance, and though Damien was currently in a valley, he could see a path to a plain in the distance.

The problem was that it was far too empty.

"I need to find shelter."

Damien struggled to stand up in his current state, but he eventually got to his feet.

For now, his first priority was to stabilize his personal state. Everything else would become much easier afterward.

"Keuk…!"

Damien suddenly coughed a mouthful of blood.

"Heuk…! Haaah…HEUK…!"